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My Bad: My Blog Becomes A Priority in 2011

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Real Estate Agent with Altus Realty Solutions

     Like so many, I began blogging with the expectation that I would pen such moving, such important, such critically required articles of information and resources that The Los Angeles Times or The Wall Street Journal would be clamoring for the rights to publish them.  My blogs would ring with such truth and such power that all would claim them...validate them...as exceptional examples of Pulitzer potential. 

     Then Life happened! 

     First came increased business in the form of Buyers wanting to take advantage of low interest rates and low home prices.  Then came some rough Escrows.  Let's see...oh yes...increased listings over 2009.  Thirty six birthdays...not mine...family and friends.  Three weddings and two funerals over the course of 2010...again, thankfully not mine.  Two bouts of flu set me back a few days.  Oh yes, I started holiday shopping in October to avoid the mall rush in December.  Did I mention the two accidents?  Twice I was rear-ended (well, not me...my car actually).  Both times by fellow Realtors texting while driving and not paying attention to the fact that traffic had stopped. 

     But no excuses for 2011!

     This year I have a plan.  Every Saturday morning, before I shave, shower or swallow that first glorious taste of Vermont Green Mountain coffee, I promise...no!...I vow (that's stronger than a promise, right?) to sit down at this very desk and pc and write to my blog.  I will compose, communicate and inform.  I will...sorry, gotta go, a client call.

Comments (5)

Jacquie Cliff
Champions Real Estate Services - Lynnwood, WA - Lynnwood, WA
- Real Estate and Short Sale Expert

Being committed and actually getting blog posts out is a tough one isn't it!  Seems like something is always pulling me away and wanting my attention.

Jan 22, 2011 08:11 AM
Mark Nehs
Mortgage Loan Officer Waukesha Wisconsin - Pewaukee, WI

Yep live does.  Well now you have put it out there before you shower, sounds like a plan. 

I am new to ActiveRain and am pretty sure the Wall Street Journal won't be beating down my door but certainly wondering about what to write about.  2011 here we come...

Jan 22, 2011 08:15 AM
Indera Coggins
Re/Max 100 - Dunkirk, MD

Scott, good to hear that you will try your best to set some time aside to do some blogging. It is not easy with all the more important things in our lives but just telling yourself that you will make the time is a start.

Have a great weekend.

Jan 22, 2011 08:29 AM
Dennis Duvernay Broker/Owner
Hillview Realty - Northbridge, MA

Scott, Like everything else....you need to put it on the schedule and move forward....of course appointments to make money comes first...LOL

Jan 22, 2011 08:32 AM
Scott Rhinehart
Altus Realty Solutions - Mission Viejo, CA
CRS, SFR, SRES, CHS

Jacquie, Mark, Indera and Dennis - Thanks for the words of encouragement and support.  One thing will never change for me, however: my clients come first.  Have a wonderful and successful 2011.

Jan 23, 2011 02:15 AM